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In March 2020, in response to COVID-19, the IRS announced that taxpayers generally would have until July 15, 2020, to file and pay federal income taxes originally due on April 15, 2020. No [...]

The IRS is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for scams related the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, which can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. The IRS and its Criminal Investigation [...]

The recently enacted federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided for a direct payment of up to $1,200.00 to most taxpayers, including many residing in nursing [...]

According to the IRS, stimulus payment made to someone who died before receiving it should be returned to the government. If the payment was made to a single filer, the entire payment should be [...]

As a senior citizen, it can be difficult to pay normal living expenses each month. If you also have past-due taxes that you cannot afford, they become a constant worry and hindrance. However, [...]

Because same-sex married couples are now federally recognized, they can file joint tax returns. The  IRS also recognizes federal tax provisions which include income tax credit, child tax credit, [...]

In 2013, changes were made to estate taxes and now few people are subject to federal estate taxes. For those who die in 2016, the first $5.45 million of an individual’s estate is exempt from [...]

An estate planning tool that couples have utilized for years is the bypass trust. The trust is a long-term planning device that allows a spouse to leave property that will not be subject to [...]

An elder law attorney, also known as an elder care attorney, is familiar with the state and federal laws that impact seniors and their well-being. These attorneys are well-versed and specialize [...]

If you have recently received a computerized call or a call from a real person stating that you are being investigated for tax fraud and asking you to call a specific telephone number, chances [...]